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institutions. For example, Anoka-Ramsey Community College has collaborated <br /> with the Consortium and customized training programs for various occupations <br /> pertaining to the medical device industry. <br /> 4) Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program <br /> The VR Program helps Minnesotans with significant disabilities get ready for, find <br /> and keep their chosen jobs and careers. <br /> E. Business Development Programs <br /> The City of Mounds View collaborates with several other entities that provide services to <br /> our local businesses. These include the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce <br /> (located in Mounds View), the DEED Small Business Development Center (in <br /> Minneapolis), and the Ramsey County Workforce Investment Board (also referred to as <br /> Workforce Solutions, located in North St. Paul). <br /> In addition to several annual events, the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce hosts <br /> these monthly business education and networking events: <br /> 1) Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce —www.twincitiesnorth.org <br /> A. Breakfast Club <br /> This activity occurs twice monthly and is held at the Mounds View <br /> Community Center. The Chamber hosts a formal morning breakfast <br /> • networking event attended by area member businesses. The event attracts <br /> traditionally 30 participants interested in marketing their organization and <br /> exchanging best practice ideas. The group meets the second and forth <br /> Thursday at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $5 per person. <br /> B. Business Smartz <br /> The Chamber provides a practical business education forum in its <br /> guaranteed Business Smartz Seminar series. The Business Smartz <br /> program takes place the first Tuesday of the month, traditionally in the <br /> morning. This hour and a half long seminar is focused on educational <br /> topics that are practical and beneficial to business owners and key <br /> management in small to mid-sized organizations. Topics vary. The cost <br /> per event is $15. <br /> C. Evening Exchange <br /> Evening Exchange is a monthly afternoon networking event-taking place at <br /> an area business. Evening Exchange is designed to create a relaxed <br /> networking environment where business professionals from all company <br /> sizes can discuss partnership opportunities and exchange ideas. The event <br /> generally occurs the second Wednesday of the month. Location varies. No <br /> cost except for beverages. <br /> S <br />